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We were first introduced to Food & Water Watch during an effort to maintain local control of the publicly owned water system in our area. We have continued to support the efforts of FWW as they lobby for the best interests of the people of this planet.

Renew Your Community’s Water

Many of our water systems are reaching the end of their lifespan. Without dedicated federal funding, communities simply cannot afford to make the necessary repairs to pipes and water systems that keep our waters clean and safe.

Get the Facts

In 2010, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program (SRF), which provides federal funding to maintain safe drinking water, received $1.4 billion in federal funding — enough to finance only 8 percent of what is needed.

Publicly owned wastewater systems need an average of $11.6 billion every year to protect water quality and public health.

A gap of approximately $22 billion exists each year between what is available to maintain our water and sewer systems and what is needed.

Fully addressing the nation’s annual water needs could put nearly one out of every 20 unemployed people in the nation back to work.

Currently, there is no federal funding devoted to updating and repairing drinking water systems in schools.

Food & Water Watch champions healthy food and clean water for all. We stand up to corporations that put profits before people, and advocate for a democracy that improves people's lives and protects our environment.